16 Days Indonesia Odyssey
Tour Code: INDO-tunas/07
Sumatra - Java - Toraja and Bali
DAY 01 : MEDAN
On arrival at Polonia Airport of Medan - North Sumatra, Our guide
will meet you and transfer to your hotel for accommodation and to
enjoy a welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant. (L,D)
DAY 02 : MEDAN - BRASTAGI - LAKE TOBA
Breakfast
at hotel. Drive through the lush mountain of Sumatra to hill resort
and market town of Brastagi. You will also visit a village of the
local tribes people, the Karo people. Explore into Karo Batak tribal
territory, visit Lingga village to see 32 large painted and decorated
longhouses. Then drive where you can enjoy beautiful scenery. Afternoon
arrive in Parapat direct cruise on Lake Toba to the island for overnight
stay in the quiet town of Tuk Tuk. On arrival direct check-in to
your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 03 : LAKE TOBA
Breakfast at hotel. An excursion on Lake Toba and Samosir island,
visiting traditional village of Simanindo, Ambarita, and Tomok to
see the tomb of King Sidabutar which made of neolithic stone 200
years ago, the old houses of Batak Toba and chairs made of stone
architecture style. Return to hotel. Afternoon free at leisure.
(B,L,D)
DAY 04 : LAKE TOBA - SIPIROK
Breakfast at hotel. Leaving Samosir Island and continue our overland
to the South with stop at Balige, a graceful market town. The market
buildings have traditional high sweeping roofs. Balige is known
for its fine Batak tribal cloth. From here you will travel southwards,
following the cool highlands to the town of Sipirok. Accommodation
at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 05 : SIPIROK - BUKIT TINGGI
Breakfast
at hotel. Depart along drive to the lovely town of Bukit Tinggi
in the West Sumatera province. On the way stop will be made at Sosor
Tolang and Purba Baru village (Moslem school ), Rimbo Panti and
the Bonjol Equator Monument. Accommodation and dinner at your hotel.
(B,L,D)
DAY 06 : BUKIT TINGGI
Breakfast at hotel. Explore Bukit Tinggi area, enjoy the spectacular
view of Sianok canyon, visit Ford De Kock with breathtaking view
to Marapi volcanic mountain and museum Putri Bungsu and the briliant
tropical plants of the Panti Nature Reserve. Proceed to the hinterland
of Minangkabau tribe and be with local people to observe their custom
and believed. Return to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 07 : BUKIT TINGGI - PADANG
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Padang via lake Singkarak, visit Pagaruyung
Kingdom - the only kingdom in Indonesia which has ruled by a Queen.
Afternoon arrive in Padang, direct check-in to your hotel for accommodation
and meals. (B,L,D)
DAY 08 : PADANG - JAKARTA - YOGYAKARTA
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight to Yogyakarta
via Jakarta. On arrival in Jogya, meeting service then transfer
to your hotel for accommodation. In the evening attend the Ramayana
Dance performance with dinner. (B)
DAY 09 : YOGYAKARTA
Breakfast
at hotel. Fullday visiting the world famous Budhist Temple “Borobudur”
which is situated 27 miles North west of Yogyakarta, then continue
visit to the 9th century Prambanan Hindu temple, Plaosan and Kalasan
Temples. Return to hotel. (B)
DAY 10 : YOGYAKARTA - BALI
Breakfast at hotel. Halfday city sightseeing tour of Yogya; visit
the Sultans Palace, Sonobudoyo Museum, the water castle of Taman
Sari, Batik Home industry and Kota Gede silver works center. Afternoon
fly to Denpasar - Bali. On arrival our guide will meet you then
transfer to your hotel. (B)
DAY 11 : BALI - UJUNG PANDANG - TORAJA
Breakfast at hote. Fly to Ujung Pandang of South Sulawesi. Upon
arrival at Hasannudin airport of Ujung Pandang, our guide will meet
you for direct transfer to Tana Toraja. Lunch will be served in
Pare-Pare. Several stops will be made enroute according to local
happenings. Accommodation and dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 12 : TANA TORAJA
Breakfast
at hotel. Fullday excursion in Tana Toraja includes visits Lemo
where we will find rows of tau-tau and the hanging graves. Onto
Londa to see an ancient natural grave where the deceased are entombed
with big ceremonies. Proceed to Kete Kesu - a traditional Torajan
village where you can see the Tongkonan and the old rice-barns and
it is famous for its woodcarving. Lunch will be served in Rantepao.
Afternoon return to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 13 : TANA TORAJA - UJUNG PANDANG - DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Drive back to Ujung Pandang with stop at Puncak
Lakawang for having lunch. Arrival at Ujung Pandang in time to catch
your flight to Denpasar - Bali. On arrival in Denpasar, meeting
service and transfer to your hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 14 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Driving North this tour will show you the daily
lives of the people of Celuk village recognized as the center of
silver and gold smiths. Then stop at Kemenuh, a village famous for
its wood carvers. Proceed to Ubud, where you visit the homes of
artists and have opportunity to see them at work. Other point of
interests you may visit Ratna Museum, where modern Balinese paintings
one display; Wenara Wana, a small forest nearby inhabited by a group
of playful monkeys; Pengosekan, a village well-known for its handicrafts
(It has become more popular, since Queen Elizabeth II and Prince
of Great Britain visited this village a couple of years ago). (B,L,D)
DAY 15 : DENPASAR
Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure or join an optional
tour to get to know more about Bali. Evening drive to Legong Restaurant
for having farewell dinner and enjoy “Jogeg Bumbung”
the Balinese traditional dance. (B)
DAY 16 : DENPASAR - OUT
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the aiport for flight to your next
destination.(B)
